WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms, boasting billions of users. It offers a practical instant messenger for calling, sending, and receiving WhatsApp messages, audio, and video files.
On this network, users communicate and share a lot of private information, so it is no wonder there is an increased need to gain access to someone’s WhatsApp account.
You might wish to uncover a cheater, keep an eye on an employee for data leaks, or protect your children against online bullies. There are many reasons why someone would like to read WhatsApp messages of another individual.
So, how can a WhatsApp account be hacked? Is that even possible? This post will cover the most common ways to hack WhatsApp conversations.
Spying Software
There are a ton of applications of this type, some of a more professional and paid nature that is clearly designed to spy on users, and others that are usually free and ostensibly serve to carry out parental control activities or monitor the phone in case of loss or theft but when properly configured, can become all-around espionage tool.
Fortunately, these programs are not for everyone; they are quite pricey, and they are only compatible with rooted or jailbroken devices.
We’d like to mention iKeyMonitor as one of the most sophisticated and well-liked spy programs available right now. It works with both Android and iPhone devices and enables you to spy on all activities, including the use of apps, messages sent and received, texts typed on the phone’s keypad, calls, and much more.
However, among the parental control apps, we would like to draw attention to Qustodio and Screen Time, which are both available for Android and iOS and allow you to monitor and limit the usage of the applications running on the device, even though they do not directly track WhatsApp communications.
Make sure to do your research before choosing a software. The ones that are paid offer more features and options that will help you find out the information you need.
WhatsApp Desktop/Web
Are you familiar with WhatsApp Web? It is a Web version of the app that provides the same features as the mobile application. You may use WhatsApp from your computer without installing any special software thanks to this internet service.
Additionally, have you ever heard of WhatsApp Desktop? It works even if the smartphone is not connected to the same wireless network as the PC (as long as it is connected to any Wi-Fi network, even to the 3G/4G/5G data network), and even when the smartphone is disconnected if the multi-device function has been enabled in the WhatsApp settings.
These “clues” make it clear that an attacker could take your phone at any time and use it to log into WhatsApp Web on their computer (simply by scanning a QR code with their smartphone’s camera) and read your messages.
However, this method is no longer entirely effective because WhatsApp now sends notifications about access and requires biometric identification to activate access. Before you consider using this step, make sure you are aware of all the consequences that may come with it.
Hacking WhatsApp Without the Victim’s Phone
Yes, even though it may seem like a difficult task, it is possible to hack someone’s WhatsApp messages without using or needing their mobile device. Although, the term “hacking” is not really appropriate in this situation.
In fact, you should be aware that there are numerous WhatsApp monitoring services available. These services can be accessed via a browser or an app, and they allow you to access the relevant data by entering the phone number of the person in question.
Fortunately, they do not work without providing this information, even though they do not need physical access to the victim’s smartphone. There is no way to stop them from working since WhatsApp access times are public information.
Most of the time, using these solutions is completely free, but some sophisticated methods and software, like the export of the collected data, are chargeable. Additionally, it must be remembered that occasionally, services of this nature cease to function efficiently or perhaps at all.